Books

  • 1. The Singapore Grip (J.G. Farrell)

    Set during World War II, this historical novel explores the lives of British colonials in Singapore during the Japanese invasion, blending drama with sharp social commentary.

  • 2. Aunty Lee’s Delights (Ovidia Yu)

    A cozy mystery series featuring Rosie “Aunty” Lee, a Peranakan restaurant owner and amateur sleuth, who solves crimes in her Singaporean neighborhood.

  • 3. Ministry of Moral Panic (Amanda Lee Koe)

    A collection of short stories that captures the quirky, poignant, and often surreal experiences of people living in modern-day Singapore.

Movies

  • 1. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

    Based on Kevin Kwan's novel, this romantic comedy follows an American professor who discovers her boyfriend's wealthy background when they travel to Singapore for a wedding.

  • 2. Ilo Ilo (2013)

    A touching drama about the relationship between a Filipino domestic helper and the family she works for during the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s.

  • 3. A Land Imagined (2018)

    A noir thriller about a Chinese construction worker who goes missing at a land reclamation site, prompting an investigation that reveals the darker side of Singapore's rapid development.